World's End Club

 Switch
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
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  1. Gaming Age
    Dec 9, 2021
    42
    If World’s End Club existed in a vacuum — or even in a world where neither Danganronpa or Zero Escape didn’t exist — it might seem a little more interesting. The premise is solid, and there’s nothing inherently objectionable about the gameplay, it’s just not incredibly interesting since we’ve seen it done so much better elsewhere. But that’s precisely the problem — it’s been done much, much better, and those games are all still quite available, with the Danganronpa trilogy slated to arrive on the Switch in a few weeks. You’re better old holding out for that, rather than wasting your time with this pale imitation.
  2. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jun 5, 2021
    40
    World’s End Club wanted to be like Danganronpa or Zero Escape, but it doesn’t measure up to either. This game has a pretty cool story sandwiched between aggressively average platforming segments that wouldn’t stand up to snuff ten years ago. It has a cool art direction and likeable characters, but the writing itself is not masterful enough to make the unconvincing plot twists work, nor to make up for the boring and repetitive gameplay.
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  1. Eurogamer
    May 31, 2021
    Thanks to its adorable characters and a story that makes no excuses for how absurd it is, World's End Club is a lot of fun. [Eurogamer Recommended]

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
  1. Lukiro
    Jun 7, 2021
    2
    The high scores are probably from people who yet have to play the Danganronpa or Zero Escape series.

    This game sadly lacks in everything that    The high scores are probably from people who yet have to play the Danganronpa or Zero Escape series.

    This game sadly lacks in everything that made the other games good.    … Full Review »
  2. Toleezu
    May 29, 2021
    7
    I really enjoyed this game. However, due to the creative team behind this game, some resetting of expectations are necessary. This game isI really enjoyed this game. However, due to the creative team behind this game, some resetting of expectations are necessary. This game is smaller in scope than either Danganronpa or Zero Escape, and has a much lighter and friendly atmosphere than those titles. Those expecting darker or more cerebral themes will not be well served out of the box. For long-time fans, put yourself in the mindset that this is more of an introductory level game than a 'Master's Thesis'. Despite the lower 'difficulty' of this game to digest, the writing and character development are still solid and worthwhile. The platforming, however, is very basic, having poorly defined hit-boxes and frequently causes the character you are controlling to animation lock itself. Luckily, checkpoints are frequent and progress is easy with deliberate action. Essentially, the platforming is adequate. Not good, not gamebreaking, but adequate. If the authors want to strive for gaming excellence, the lack of a tight platforming experience is an area that they could improve upon moving forward. The story and characters do shine despite less polish in the gameplay aspect and I do welcome this title into my collection, and I hope you do as well, but this is more 7/10 than 10/10.… Full Review »
  3. subspace87
    Oct 19, 2021
    1
    This game wasn't too thrilling. For one, the story was a very haphazard one. It was hard to follow and not very in depth. It was also veryThis game wasn't too thrilling. For one, the story was a very haphazard one. It was hard to follow and not very in depth. It was also very lackluster and not all that immersive. Another issue with this game is its clunky platforming. I found it very frustrating at times and awkward at certain points. All in all it feels very unpolished.… Full Review »
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